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With the combination of Mediterranean architecture, cobble-stone streets, a warm, dry climate and cobalt-blue skies, your Lake Las Vegas wedding already has some major element in its favor:
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With the trend of destination weddings on the rise, brides-to-be are constantly in search of that perfect wedding weekend locale. Palm Springs gives the destination wedding vibe.
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 In the words of the Brooklyn-based premier perfumer Christopher Brosius, “We live because we breathe, and with each breath we smell. This is inevitable. The sense of smell is our first and most immediate link to the world around us....
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 Ruby Red Crystal Chandelier – Hand-cut and
polished, 100% crystal with 7 light’s each resting in a bobache,
Exclusively available for event design and personal home décor, Rrivreworks.com
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 Any diamond will carry a romantic message to a beloved bride, but only one will set her heart on fire. A diamond that is so perfectly cut that it has all the classic elements of a diamond’s beauty—brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. A diamond that sparkles like a red-hot fire. A Hearts On Fire diamond.
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 Juicy Couture Set
Pamper her the Juicy Couture way with this limited edition fragrance set. The travel size spray is perfect for Juicy girls on the go. It’s adorned with an exclusive Juicy Lipstick charm and paired with a hydrating body moisturizer. Give the gift of Juicy—it’s fashionably romantic and fun. $95, sephora.com
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SAVE THE DATE: POP THE BRIDAL EVENT |
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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Lisa Vorce, Oh, How Charming
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When event designer Lisa Vorce was asked to develop the Your Wedding
Day Fanciful Garden event theme, she immediately envisioned an “over
the top sixteenth-century royal garden”. She adds, “Think Queen
Elizabeth lunching with the ladies! I wanted the garden to have the
opulence and elegance of a royal garden and a tabletop fit for a queen.”
Being so-inspired, her first task was to select a line of table linens
that would replicate those used to create royal ladies’ full gowns. “I
selected a beautiful bold-colored fabric that would provide a full
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Floral Design: Couture Flower Design Studio
Linens & Chair Covers: Wildflower Linen
China, Stem/Flatware & Chairs:
Classic Party Rentals
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub |
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Gown: Ines di Santo (Narelle)
Floral: Couture Flowers |
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Gowns (left to right):
St. Pucchi (Style #9309)
Claire Pettibone (Lalique)
Oscar de la Renta (82e11/Look 10)
Monique Lhuillier(Spring 2008)
Elizabeth Fillmore (Rose Garden)
Vintage Umbrellas: Bella Umbrella
Vintage Dress forms: 20th Century Props
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Props: 20th Century Props
China & Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Cupcakes: Vanilla Bake Shop
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub |
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Next, Lisa set to work on the floral designs and table tops. “I knew I wanted a ton of silver elements on the table.” The twentieth-century replica silver pieces she selected included bowls, pitchers, and candelabras. “I utilized as much as I could on the table,” said Lisa, and she explained that she would have added even more silver had there been room. A blue china pattern enhanced the table linens, and even the cupcakes, displayed in a majestic tower, played up the Fanciful Garden’s bold color palette theme.
But a garden is not a garden without the garden, so Lisa ordered
hundreds of containers bearing large topiaries and hedging brought in,
even walls and a carpeting spread of thick, lush grass.
To this foundation, dozens of florals and unique bird cages were
installed, and as the crowning glory, specially-created manzanita
chandeliers were hung high. In the blink of a playful eye – magically!
- a magical garden had appeared.
Lisa refers to her Your Wedding Day Fanciful Garden wedding design as
“Elegant, and Opulent,” and it is, of course, a good fit for any king
or queen. But when asked which couples would particularly be drawn to
this type of ambiance, Linda says, those who are “Bold, Colorful and
Refined.”
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Gown: Ines di Santo (Narelle)
Chaise Lounge: 20th Century Props
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub
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Floral:Couture Flowers
China & Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen:Wildflower Linen
Candelabra, Silver Containers & Bird Cages: 20th Century Props
Menu cards: Wiley Valentine
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Art Direction: CathrynVanBreene
Production & Set Directors: Peter Schroff & Yosi Dori
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Fashion Styling: Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency, assisted by Helen Nishimura
Hair & Makeup: Erica Harding, Sheila Stone, Stephanie Stone,
Trina Duarte & Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency |
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Tips |
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#31 FLORAL DECOR
No wedding is complete without flowers. Try updating the traditional
centerpiece by using masses of your favorite flowers in a variety of
complementary tones for added texture and interest. For instance, if
your bloom-of-choice is the gerbera daisy, try one centerpiece with
dozens of red gerberas, another with orange, and another with
fuchsia-colored bunches. Let your imagination run wild!
Ariel Yve, Ariel Yve Design
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#21 LA FLEUR TABLE
Cover your entire table top with a single bold color of petals. Not
just a scattering, but the entire top of the table with a thick layer
of petals! You can purchase them at a farmers market or order them
through your florist. Place your chargers, place settings, glassware
and centerpieces in a contrasting color and lots of candles directly
onto the petals for a stunning, romantic look!
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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#16 COMFORTABLE RECEPTIONS
Reception spaces are taking on a comfort
theme nowadays. Rather than using cocktail tables alone, couples are
creating a lounge effect in their reception areas by adding cozy
furniture groupings of sofas and coffee tables, along with tenting and
draping, lamps and lanterns, lit up trees and dozens of candles. You
may want to hire a jazz quartet or flamenco trio to create a sultry
ambiance. Some couples are even hiring cigar rollers! You can also
use this set-up outdoors for a living room beneath the stars!
Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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Green is definitely the new black and weddings are no exception. Gone
are the days of rubber chicken, and ever-present are the strides of
major hotel chains and catering companies offering eco-friendly fare...
The convergence of past and present in Spain’s beautiful cities, towns, cuisine and most importantly the influence of Flamenco music and dance are the inspiration for our Old California Succulence in table and event design...
With India as an inspiration, Asiel Designs paints an exuisite canvas using a pallette of jewel toned accents from the flowers to the linens, a design sure to wow your guests...
To inspire and ignite your imagination, photographer Norma Molina uses shadow and light, inspired by the artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, to capture these work-of-art-bouquets...
